Fried Sago Noodles Recipe from Riau | Bumbu Resep Indonesia

Name: Fried Sago Noodles
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 people
Cuisine: Indonesian, Riau
Ingredients: 250 g dried sago noodles, soaked in warm water until soft; 50 g dried anchovies, fried until half crisp; 50 g bean sprouts; 2 mustard green stalks, cut; 1 egg; 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce; 1 tbsp light soy sauce; 5 shallots; 3 garlic cloves; 4 red chillies; 3 tbsp oil

How to Make

Fry the spice paste until fragrant.

Add the egg and scramble.

Add the sago noodles, sweet soy sauce and light soy sauce. Toss quickly.

Add the greens, bean sprouts and anchovies. Toss until the vegetables wilt.

Serve with fried shallots.

Kitchen tip

Sago noodles stick easily. Use high heat and toss quickly.

Questions

Where does Fried Sago Noodles come from?

Mie Sagu Goreng is a traditional dish from Riau (capital: Pekanbaru), in the Sumatra region of Indonesia.

How long does Fried Sago Noodles take to make?

It takes about 30 min in total to make 3 servings, including preparation.

What is the secret to a good Fried Sago Noodles?

Sago noodles stick easily. Use high heat and toss quickly.

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